*Sewing Blog*

Read Time: 1m 30sThe STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is a worldwide consistent, independent testing and certification system for raw, semi-finished, and finished textile products at all processing levels, a …

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Read Time: 3m 30sYou've probably heard the words "GOTS" and "OEKO-TEX" thrown around in the fabric world, but what do these standards mean and are they important? Some of my customers have taken the i …

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Read Time: 1m 40sHi everyone, it's Mia again.Next is the "boss flutter" hack for the Wamberal Sweater by Wicked Patterns. I love a boss ruffle but for a minimal look you could reduce th …

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Read Time: 2mHi everyone, I'm Mia and I'm a pattern hacking addict!I've been working on a couple of Wamberal Sweater hacks that I'll love to share with you.If you haven't purchased the pattern ye …

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Read Time: 1mSelling complete swatch sets is something I've considered however, after having time to think about it I feel it doesn't align with my ethos of reducing waste. Swatch sets contribute to u …

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Read Time: 1m 10sI bought half a metre of red glitter french terry for a crop and bummie project (one of Monty's Christmas Day outfits) and realised the offcuts are perfect for a mini stocking that ca …

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Read Time: 1mDouble brushed polyester knit is a 4 way stretch fashion apparel fabric made from a polyester and spandex blend. This fabric has been treated to give it the appearance of suede by brushin …

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Read Time: 1mWhat Is Scuba Fabric?Scuba is a lofty double knit fabric made of polyester fibre that has two-way stretch. It has a low lustre sheen and a full body drape on both sides. This fabric is ve …

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